About Us
Piano Generation was founded in 2019 by our Piano Tutor / Head of School, Kieren Ong. Our studios consist of 4 teachers and 100+ students.
Our Vision
To provide fun and highest quality private piano lessons in Adelaide for Kids and Teens; and
Attract, invest, and retain the best teachers in Adelaide by striving to provide a sustainable, long term career for our teachers.
Unlike many music schools, our teachers are not independent contractors, but trained and experienced team members of Piano Generation. We work, train, (and eat!) together to ensure we provide the best quality service and music education to our students, helping our students Learn, Play, and most importantly Enjoy piano and music.
Kieren - Head of School / Piano Tutor
Marden SA
With over 20 years of experience, Kieren teaches from our Marden studio to both children and adults of all standards. As South Australia’s only TopMusic Certified Teacher, Kieren is dedicated to establishing a studio that fosters creative teaching through a holistic and integrated approach, prioritising a student-centric method of teaching.
Kieren’s Achievements:
TopMusic Certified Teacher (2023)
SACE II Musicianship with Very High Achievement (A) (2010)
AMEB Grade 8 Piano with Honours (A) (2009)
AMEB Grade 6 with High Distinction (A+) and Award (2007)
Amanda - Piano Tutor
Brompton SA
Amanda joined Piano Generation in 2022 and teaches Piano from her Brompton home studio. She has played the piano and keyboard for over 20 years, and over these years had the opportunity to explore and study many areas of music, with special interest in Jazz, Pop, and Worship music. Being a pianist and keyboardist for bands and churches, Amanda has extensive experience with on-stage live music performances.
Amanda’s Achievements:
Keyboardist/Pianist for bands and churches (Current)
Diploma of Ministry in Worship Music (2021)
Specialised Study in Jazz & Blues Improvisation
in Singapore (2010)
Furry Assistant: When attending lessons, students may encounter Batman 😺! Batman loves piano music, it helps him relax and sometimes even falls asleep listening to it.
Esther - Piano Tutor
Rostrevor SA
Esther joined Piano Generation in 2026 and is a dedicated classical pianist who has been playing piano for over 10 years. She is currently completing her Certificate of Performance while continuing her university studies. Esther specialises in working with children and enjoys helping them build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and achieve their music goals.
Esther’s Achievements:
AMEB Associate Diploma in Piano (Current)
AMEB Certificate of Performance (2025)
AMEB Grade 8 Piano with Honours (A) (2024)
AMEB Grade 7 with High Distinction (A+) and Award (2023)
When she’s not at the piano, Esther enjoys reading, going on walks, and exploring good food. 📚🚶♀️🍜
Jocelyn - Piano and Violin Tutor
Rose Park SA
Jocelyn is a dedicated music educator with over 14 years of experience teaching piano and violin. She is a Certified Teacher by the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. Jocelyn joined Piano Generation in 2025 and teaches from her home studio located at Rose Park. In her own time, she enjoys playing classical, Latin, and modern music.
Jocelyn’s Achievements:
Piano accompanist for performances including AMEB exams, competitions, and scholarship auditions (Current)
National Music Teacher Certification in Beijing (2010)
Taiwan Special Music Program (2005)
Former Tutor at KAWAI Music School in Taiwan (2014)
Furry Assistant: If you hear a “woof” during your lesson, that would be Dwayne 🐶 saying hi! You may not see Dwayne much as he usually works behind closed doors.
Eden - Piano
Campbelltown SA
Eden joined Piano Generation in 2025 with over 10 years of experience on the piano. He graduated from Marryatville High School in 2025, where he completed the SA Special Interest Music Program. With interests spanning Classical, Jazz, R&B, composition, improvisation, and music production, Eden enjoys helping students explore music beyond the notes on the page. Eden has performed in various jazz bands, and is set to commence Jazz Performance studies at Adelaide University in 2026.
Eden’s Achievements:
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Performance (Current)
SA Special Interest Music Program Graduate (2025)
SACE II Music with Very High Achievement (A) (2025)
ABRSM Grade 8 Piano with Merit (A) (2022)
ABRSM Grade 5 Theory with Distinction (A+) (2020)
When he’s not at the piano, Eden enjoys going to the gym, talking cars, and running on double-shot flat whites ☕🚗💪
